Enjoying French Cuisine in an Up-Scale Bistro in Lewisburg, WV
Recently, my husband and I have looked around our hometown (and surrounding areas) for travel-inspo, especially since COVID-19 has rendered travel virtually impossible for the large part of this year. Instead of jetting off to actual France this year like we’ve done in the past, we dove into some fine French cuisine in Lewisburg, WV and, let me just say, it was fantastic. Read on for more info on spending a nice evening in Lewisburg, WV and dining at The French Goat (my new favorite WV eatery!)
An evening in Lewisburg, WV: The French Goat and more!
Typically, an evening in Lewisburg, West Virginia would result in a trip to Hill & Holler Pizza or Food & Friends (which are both delish local flavors!), but seeking something different and a little “taste of France” in a virtually travel-less year (like I said), we turned our attention instead to the upscale bistro The French Goat.
Wining and dining at The French Goat in Lewisburg, WV!
Once (very safely, with masks on and all employees in masks, gloves, etc.) seated inside, my husband and I instantly fell in love with the “French-chateau-turned-bistro” style of the place, complete with sumptuous chateau-style decor, a lovely fireplace, and beautiful wainscoting that only a more classical building can provide. It felt like a little slice of France in my home state, and it was a welcome reminder of my favorite overseas vacation spot, for sure!
From a fine selection of wines and small-plates we chose a delicious Malbec to sip on while we munched on a selection of whipped goat cheese and various crostini, which made me (pretty clearly) excited for the entrees that were yet to come. Once they did arrive, they didn’t last long, as both my husband and I devoured every last bite of our salmon filet and Ahi tuna niçoise salad, respectively.
That left only dessert (a course we usually skip, since we tend to stuff ourselves on main courses, lol!) to be had, and have it we did. We chose a gateau de chocolat treat, which was essentially a delicate chocolate cake infused with raspberries, coated with fresh strawberries and cream to top it all off. We were in dessert heaven, to say the least.
Since The Greenbrier Valley Theatre is currently unable to put on productions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (and we’ve visited our other local favorite eateries quite a few times already), The French Goat was an awesome way for my husband and I to switch it up on date night an enjoy something a little out of the ordinary— and, in fact, I’d call it extraordinary. I’d definitely recommend checking it out when and if you’re able. This place is the real deal, and we’ll definitely be back!
That said, what do you like to do in Lewisburg, WV? Next weekend my husband and I plan to visit The Greenbrier, a historic (and somewhat renowned) resort in the area, as well as head up the mountain to Snowshoe later this month. How do you do tourist-ing in West Virginia? Let’s chat— I’m always up for ideas!
Xoxo, MM.